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What does it mean to achieve universal health coverage (UHC)? It means resilient, equitable health systems with robust financing structures. It means people need to pay out-of-pocket for fewer health services, so the poorest are able to access more of the services they need, and even the wealthy, who may experience financial hardship in the event of severe or long-term illness, also no longer have that worry.

Delhi, India (Mar. 13) -Health leaders from around the world gathered here today to fast track the fight to end tuberculosis. The day’s events included the formal launch by Prime Minister Modi of a strategy to end TB in India by 2025.